Licensed Practical Nurse

Recovery Alberta; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 46,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Driver's license

Vehicle provided

Job summary

Recovery Alberta is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join the Lander Treatment Centre in Claresholm, AB. You will provide direct nursing care within an interprofessional team, focusing on addiction treatment for adults.

Responsibilities include admissions assessments, care planning, medication management, discharge planning, and supporting patients and families through the recovery journey. Casual/Relief employment with variable shifts (days, evenings, nights, weekends) and a driver

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited practical nurse education program.
• Active or eligible for registration with CLHA and practice permit.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care for clients as part of an interprofessional team.
• Perform admissions assessments, care planning, and discharge planning.
• Manage medications and monitor physical and mental health issues.
• Utilize nursing processes with strong time management and organization.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

BCLS-HCP

Licensure eligibility

Education

Practical nurse education program

Registration with CLHA

Job description

Are you passionate about using your nursing skills to make a difference in the lives of adults who are experiencing problems as a result of their alcohol use, other drug use or gambling? Lander Treatment Centre, located in Claresholm, is a 48-bed short-term intensive, bed based addiction treatment facility. As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) working in Addiction Services, you can offer hope, empathy and compassion to clients who are looking to make changes in their lives. It is truly rewarding to be part of a dedicated team who are supporting clients to reach their recovery goals.As a LPN, you will be an active member of the interdisciplinary team providing direct nursing care for clients including: pre-admission treatment matching, admission assessments, care planning, management of physical and mental health issues, medication management and discharge planning and processes. Our staffing includes RN/RPNs, LPNs, Addiction Counsellors, Mental Health Clinician, Client Care Assistants, Recreation Therapist, Recreation Therapy Assistants, and Administration.You will work in a fast-paced environment where your assessment skills, ability to be self-directed, work effectively with the team, and demonstrate time management, organizational and critical thinking skills are key elements to being successful in this role. Working in a therapy environment, you will possess strong communication, interpersonal and relational skills to support patient and family centred care. Due to the location of the position in Claresholm, AB, applicants within the south zone are welcome to apply.

Description:

As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you are part of an interprofessional health care team utilizing nursing processes, critical thinking, problem solving and decision making skills. You will be guided by your education, experience, demonstrated skill level and Recovery Alberta policies and procedures. You will play a key role in providing safe, quality patient and family centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values of Recovery Alberta.

• Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Lander Treatment Centre
• Primary Location: Lander Treatment Centre
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 02-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 12-OCT-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
• Shifts per cycle: Varies
• Days Off: Other
• Minimum Salary: $33.16
• Maximum Salary: $43.42
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided

• Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Lander Treatment Centre
• Primary Location: Lander Treatment Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 02-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 12-OCT-2026
• Hours per Shift: 11.08
• Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
• Shifts per cycle: Varies
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
• Days Off: Other
• Minimum Salary: $33.16
• Maximum Salary: $43.42
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided

Required Qualifications:

Completion of an accredited practical nurse education program.Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta (CLHA).Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).

Additional Required Qualifications:

A demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team model.Strong communication skills to provide client education to individuals and groups.

Preferred Qualifications:

Addictions and Mental Health treatment experience.Experience as a LPN in an Emergency and/or psychiatric nursing setting.Experience with the management of Nicotine Replacement Therapy.Experience with Opioid Agonist Therapy.Charge experience.

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